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Something for the weekend? The Manchester Weekender, 1-3 October.
The Manchester Weekender, a new autumn event that wraps up the best of the city’s art, culture and festivals into a single weekend in October, sets its stall out
Oxford Road
Despite the proximity of the two universities there are few scholars crawling around the pubs here (many of them stay in Fallowfield.) So, instead of the student ghetto you might expect, Oxford Road is a haven for unpretentious and inexpensive bars without the self-regarding hipsterism of many Northern Quarter watering holes. The Deaf Institute (above) [...]
Last chance to see: The Mammals Gallery
The taxidermy and Victoriana of one of Manchester’s most beloved museum spaces
Inspired by. The BBC, British Museum and Manchester re-write history.
There’s a revolution in the archives as the BBC and British Museum attempt to document world history, while Manchester’s museums and galleries make sure they get in on the act.
Inspired by. The Ife Head.
In the first of a new series that focuses on some of the objects on display in Manchester’s museums, Stephen Welsh from The Manchester Museum describes his fascination with a brass sculpture that changed the way we understand African culture.
Local hangings: should great art be confined to the Capital?
Here’s a question: is regional art a good thing? Creativetourist has noticed that some seem to struggle with the idea
What lies beneath.
Iain Aitch finds treasure in the nooks and crannies of Manchester’s museums
I want to be alone.
The Manchester Hermit gets to grips with life, death – and Twitter
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West Africa: a spotter’s guide
New art and music fest We Face Forward has its eyes on West Africa. Don’t know your Ghana from The Gambia? Our potted guide will get you started
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Come over for dinner? Supper clubs in Manchester.
The best places to eat in Manchester – in the comfort of someone else’s home
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Boutique Weekender: Your Guide to Summer (pt.1)
We mark the launch of major art fest, We Face Forward, with a guide to the best culture in the city this summer
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